UNMISS steps up patrols, engagements in and around Leer following an upsurge in conflict
Following an upsurge of violence in Leer last week, UNMISS peacekeepers from Ghana have stepped up their on ground presence and patrols. File Photo by Roseline Nkwelle/UNMISS. UNITY – It has not been an easy year for…
UNMISS, UNDP and government partners train traditional leaders to resolve disputes and mitigate intercommunal violence
Some 60 community leaders, representatives and members of local governance structures in Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan, benefited from a capacity-building workshop led by the state Ministry of Local Government and Law…
Traditional leaders in Western Bahr El Ghazal trained on brokering peace and reconciliation by UNMISS, partners
UNMISS, in partnership with civil society entity Community for Progress Organization (CEPO) and the state Ministry of Local Government and Law Enforcement, held an interactive county-level forum in Western Bahr El Ghazal…
Ayse Biyikoglu: New bi-communal youth group steps up collaboration between scientists across the island
Ayse Biyikoglu is a very active young Cypriot who finds time on her tight schedule as a PhD student in Psychology to promote the participation of women and young people in different social arenas. Realizing the lack of women…
Communities in Magwi voice concerns over conflict with cattle herders to visiting UNMISS patrol team
Recent conflict between farmers and herders in Magwi, Eastern Equatoria, has led to loss of lives, property and widespread displacement. An UNMISS patrol team visited numerous areas in Magwi county to evaluate the security…
Bintou Keita: United Nations Will not Leave Tanganyika After MONUSCO’s Exit
Bintou Keita :Les Nations-Unies ne quittent pas le Tanganyika après le départ de la MONUSCO. Photo Monusco/Marcelline Comlan The Special Representative of the Secretary General of the United Nations in the Democratic Republic…
Remarks of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General Nicholas Haysom at today's Press Conference [Near Verbatim]
[Near Verbatim] Thank you very much and thank you for joining me today members of the media and welcome to all those following live on Radio Miraya. In March, I briefed the Security Council on the work of the Mission and the…
Top UN envoy condemns attacks on civilians, humanitarians; pledges electoral support and enhanced protection
The top UN envoy in South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom, held a press conference in the country’s capital, Juba, today. UNMISS support to upcoming elections and the ongoing push to build a durable peace, as well as the UN…
SRSG Ziadeh welcomes the Head of the Liaison Office of Greece Heleni Vakali
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, met with the new Head of the Liaison Office of Greece, Ambassador Heleni Vakali, at UNMIK Headquarters. SRSG Ziadeh and Ambassador…
Top UN envoy condemns attacks on civilians, humanitarians; pledges electoral support
The top UN envoy in South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom, held a press conference in the country’s capital, Juba, today. UNMISS support to upcoming elections and the ongoing push to build a durable peace, as well as the UN…
SRSG Ziadeh visits Regional Safe House in Zubin Potok and Gate 31
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, visited the Mitrovica region on 12 April 2022, to further familiarize herself with issues pertaining to gender-based violence, the…
SRSG Ziadeh strongly condemns the attacks against the Kosovo police in recent days
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh strongly condemns the attacks against the Kosovo police in recent days and calls for the perpetrators to be held accountable. The rule of…